Rule of Law and Criminal Court Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
The British Constitution is made up of 3 basic principles
A
Separation of powers
Supremacy of Parliament
The rule of Law
2
Q
Diceys Rule of Law
A
Absence of arbitrary power on behalf of the state
Equality before the Law
Supremacy of ordinary Law
3
Q
Courts of first instance?
A
Magistrates
Crown
4
Q
Offences tried at Magistrates court
A
Summary offences
Assault
Theft
Either way offences
5
Q
Summary
A
least serious
Magistrates
Assault
6
Q
Indictable
A
Most serious
Crown Court
Murder
7
Q
Either way
A
In the middle
Heard in either M or C
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